Post by sandra on Nov 20, 2010 18:30:48 GMT -5

So now onto that scene. Maddie comes to Dave first, and it is DAVE who brings up the garage....not Maddie. Maddie's reply of "What about the garage?" obviously gave Dave the impression that she didn't consider it a big deal. And if SHE didn't think it was a big deal, then HE obviously wouldn't make much out of it.

I agree, gray, but I'd like to add another thought: I think maybe she was ready to admit it meant something, but only when he said a bit teasingly something like "That's what you came back for, wasn't it?" she stepped back. She thought he was being smug on that point, rubbing her in that she had the urge to talk about the kiss, and she didn't like that idea and therefore she said no she didn't come back for that. I think if he hadn't added that comment she would have gone on.

Does that make sense to anybody?

Oooh, how I wanted to beat them up both at the end, after the final denial they looked both so disappointed, idiots!!

Speaking of the acting, to me the strongest scene was the first bedroom scene; Bruce left me without words, he was crying! Who would not have wanted to hug him sooo tight?

Anyway, I want to end my post, as always, with some funny lines; there were remarkably few, though, as it's been a very emotional, serious ep.

Post by bluemoonshampoo on Jan 23, 2011 8:26:46 GMT -5

Oooh, how I wanted to beat them up both at the end, after the final denial they looked both so disappointed, idiots!!

Speaking of the acting, to me the strongest scene was the first bedroom scene; Bruce left me without words, he was crying! Who would not have wanted to hug him sooo tight?

Oh God me too Sandra - the looks on their faces when they each shut their respective doors! Grrrr. I'm like 'Get back in there and say what you really think! You fancy the pants off each other and love each other too...grrrrr'. Ha ha.

Oh and that bit where he's cring- oh boy he's good. I most definitely wanted to give him a very special hug xxx

Post by bluemoonshampoo on Jan 23, 2011 8:39:49 GMT -5

I loved every minute of re-watching this one.The emotions in the garage are insanely hot. At last, they abandon all the fighting and 'stuff' that comes between them whilst bringing them together- to at last show their souls, open and vulnerable. Awesome! What a kiss - having read all the comments on this and the other thread dedicated to the kiss- I am under the impression that she moved towards him and he finished the job and they both enjoyed it :-). The shock on both their faces is a joy - they really are shocked by their own emotions/the truth being revealed. Scorching.

Sandra, you're right - not too many one-liners in here. I do smile at the line Maddie says to David in the office when he's hanging in his boxers with shaving foam all over his face: 'I can do anything that I used to be able to do' and she says 'except recover.' SOOOOO bloomin' true. Since I hit my thirties, hangovers definitely got worse ha ha. And this line is perfectly delivered here. Now is it just me, or does he still look super sexy when he's hangin'? Now how many guys can say that?

Post by snappysara on Apr 28, 2011 17:05:54 GMT -5

When I re-watch this episode the only thing I can concentrate on is his shaving foam which is all over the place. One moment he has it on his face and in the next take it is gone - then it comes back again. Not good editing here. Love this episode though. (It is the same in I am curious Maddie with his boxer shorts when he is in her bed talking to her - they are up and down)

Post by maud on Feb 24, 2014 17:53:32 GMT -5

So now onto that scene. Maddie comes to Dave first, and it is DAVE who brings up the garage....not Maddie. Maddie's reply of "What about the garage?" obviously gave Dave the impression that she didn't consider it a big deal. And if SHE didn't think it was a big deal, then HE obviously wouldn't make much out of it.

I agree, gray, but I'd like to add another thought: I think maybe she was ready to admit it meant something, but only when he said a bit teasingly something like "That's what you came back for, wasn't it?" she stepped back. She thought he was being smug on that point, rubbing her in that she had the urge to talk about the kiss, and she didn't like that idea and therefore she said no she didn't come back for that. I think if he hadn't added that comment she would have gone on.

Does that make sense to anybody?

Oooh, how I wanted to beat them up both at the end, after the final denial they looked both so disappointed, idiots!!

Speaking of the acting, to me the strongest scene was the first bedroom scene; Bruce left me without words, he was crying! Who would not have wanted to hug him sooo tight?

Anyway, I want to end my post, as always, with some funny lines; there were remarkably few, though, as it's been a very emotional, serious ep.

Post by maud on Feb 24, 2014 18:11:58 GMT -5

So what else is there to do during a snowy NYC winter than breakout the Moonlighting DVDS?! It's been a long time since last post, but I have been reading through the site and there is some pretty cool stuff here. I was 17 when this episode first aired, and it is amazing how 25 years of life (and love) experience gives one a completely new perspective on the complexities of good ol' Dave and Maddie! I quoted Sandra above because I totally agree with why she thinks Maddie backed off in the Epilogue - David got smug and it ticked her off (or at the very least gave her pause). Let's jump forward to "I Am Curious..." for a comparison for a second. David is lying in Maddie's bed, Sam is gone and what does he do? He gets SMUG ("I don't have to say anything")and she backs off again. Two cents from a newbie to the board...

As far as the other questions are concerned, a lot has been said and almost all of which I agree with, but I will share a few more observations with you:

The episode contemplates life vs. death, and I think the aftermath of David's shall we say "Honeymoon in Vegas" acts as a complete contrast to Mr. Everett's "life" which he describes as a "horror". The episode also has the common theme of RESPONSIBILITY (also prevalent in "I Am Curious...Maddie": David's irresponsible behavior vs. Mr. Everett's wish to support family financially to Maddie's responsibility to the agency to David's mistaken belief that he is responsible for Mr. Everett's death. Also, Maddie's preoccupation with appearances (she is a model after all) is a theme - "You don't dress for who you are, you dress for who you want to be" again also present in "IAC...M" - David says, "You're not a person, you're a poster" as he walks down the stairs in that episode. I guess what I am trying to point out is that thematically, this episode shares a lot of the same themes with "IAC...M".

Agree wholeheartedly that the first bedroom scene changes everything between them - there is no banter and in fact this is serious business (about as serious as it can possibly get for David). Note that when he covers her mouth to wake her up, she never panics or struggles or tries to scream or gets mad that he broke into her house! I equate that with the shock of seeing David Addison look THAT vulnerable and upset with no facade about him whatsoever. First time Maddies has ever really seen anything CLOSE to that from him. He needs her, she sees that instantly and there is not even a split second reaction from her that she is going to do anything but be there for him.

Post by sarahfromsussex on Feb 25, 2014 15:53:48 GMT -5

Welcome Maud. Good to have you with us! It's always great to hear new observations from fellow 'essed' folk! Look forward to reading your future posts. Stay warm! Here in the UK we are drowning rather than freezing so far this winter! Still, any kind of weather is a good excuse for getting out the ML DVDs!